Goa/Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Hyderabad has been honoured with the National Culinary Destination Award at the India Today Tourism Awards 2026, presented during the India Today Tourism Summit in Goa on Monday.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen Kerala’s engagement with the Middle East travel market, Kochi will host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 from August 31 to September 2, bringing together leading tourism stakeholders, policymakers and travel trade representatives from across the Arab world.
Varanasi, June 15 (UNI) After developing major religious, cultural and heritage destinations across the state, Uttar Pradesh is now widening its tourism focus to sites associated with India’s freedom movement.
Siliguri, June 15 (UNI) West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon has stressed the need for close coordination between his ministry and other departments to unlock the full tourism potential of North Bengal, particularly in the ecologically rich Sikiyajhora region of Alipurduar district.
Itanagar, June 14 (UNI) In a significant move to strengthen inter-state cooperation and promote sustainable tourism, the Temi-Namphing Assembly Constituency of Sikkim and the Mebo Assembly Constituency of Arunachal Pradesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Sister Constituency partnership for the next three years.
Patna, Jun 14 (UNI) Reiterating his government''''s commitment to transforming Bihar into a major destination on the global tourism map through comprehensive development of its religious, historical and cultural sites, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Sunday directed officials to develop international-standard tourism facilities in Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda.
Shimla, Jun 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh is set to strengthen its adventure tourism infrastructure with the development of a proposed eco-adventure zipline project at Naddi near Dharamshala, a venture expected to boost tourist arrivals, generate employment, and support sustainable economic growth in the region once completed.
Kangra, June 13 (UNI) BJP MLA Pawan Kajal said that the historic Kathla Mata Temple, located in the hills of Samirpur, would be developed as a major religious tourism destination, with efforts also being made to improve the surrounding area.
Patna, June 11 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said the state is emerging as an active force in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 and sought the Centre’s support for a range of projects related to skill development, higher education, tourism, industrialisation and drinking water.
Saharanpur, Jun 11 (UNI) Inspired by the spirit of patriotism from India’s freedom struggle, the people of Chakwali village in Saharanpur have created ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Bharat Sarovar’, the country’s first pond shaped like the map of India.
Siliguri, June 10 (UNI) The appointment of Siliguri MLA Dr Sankar Ghosh as West Bengal Minister for Tourism and Parliamentary Affairs has generated considerable optimism across North Bengal’s tourism and hospitality sectors, with stakeholders expressing hope that the region’s vast tourism potential will receive renewed attention under the new government.
Lucknow, Jun 10 (UNI) Varanasi''s growing importance on the global Buddhist tourism map received another boost on Wednesday as Uttar Pradesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan signed an agreement for the development of a Bhutanese temple and pilgrim guest house near Sarnath, adding a new international dimension to the state''s efforts to position itself as a leading Buddhist destination.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (UNI) Kerala Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunath has said that a series of diversified tourism development projects will be implemented in Kollam district with the goal of attracting two million tourists annually while creating employment opportunities and strengthening the local economy.
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) In a major push to transform Odisha into a leading tourism and hospitality destination, the State Cabinet today approved the ambitious "Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure" scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at creating investment-ready land parcels across key tourist destinations and attracting large-scale private investments in the sector.
Chandigarh, Jun 8 (UNI) In a bid to elevate the tourism experience and promote environmental sustainability, Chandigarh’s iconic Sukhna Lake will soon feature a state-of-the-art, solar-powered double-decker cruise.
Lucknow, June 7 (UNI) To provide an immersive understanding of Uttar Pradesh’s cultural and historical heritage, the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) organised a special Lucknow Darshan familiarisation tour for 107 State Service Trainee Officers of the 88th Basic Training Programme for Promoted Deputy Collectors.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (UNI) Stressing that environmental conservation and tourism development must go hand in hand, Kerala Tourism Minister P. C. Vishnunadh said the state government is planning a year-long environmental conservation and awareness campaign involving students and youth.
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (UNI) Odisha and Japan''s Tottori Prefecture have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties, with a proposed Friendship Agreement expected to open new avenues of cooperation in trade, tourism, education, skill development, MSMEs, and people-to-people exchanges.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (UNI) The second edition of the Global Travel Market (GTM) 2026 concluded in the state capital, recording more than 60,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings and providing a major boost to Kerala''s tourism and hospitality sector.